Mechanical Engineers - Overview
Mechanical Engineering is an engineering specialty that involves many different science principles for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. In order to be successful, it requires a solid understanding of key concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and energy. Mechanical Engineers use these principles and others in the design and analysis of things like machinery, aircraft, automobiles, medical devices and much more.
Mechanical Engineers – Education
The first level of education that is obtained for a Mechanical Engineer is a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering , which is offered at many Universities throughout the United States (as well as many other industrialized countries).Mechanical Engineering programs typically take 4+ years and result in a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSc). Within the US, most Mechanical Engineering programs are accredited through the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) to ensure standardization of course requirements between universities.
Becoming a Mechanical Engineer
After obtaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering, many will begin to focus on an area of specialization and will pursue a secondary degree or will enter the workforce full time within that area of specialization. There are also several tools that Mechanical Engineers use that require hands on use to become experts. These tools are usually involved in CAD (Computer Aided Design), CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing), Failure Models and Effect Analysis (FMEA). These tools allow for models and analysis to take place before a product is prototyped.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a popular membership associate for Mechnical Engineering professionals.
Career Paths for Mechanical Engineers
Some Mechanical Engineers go on to get a postgraduate degree such as a Master of Science or Master of Engineering Management (MEng.Mgt, MEM). The Master's and Engineer's degrees may consist of either research, coursework or a mixture of the two. There is also a Doctor of Philosophy program that consists of a significant research and is usually an entry point to an academic career.
Companies Hiring Mechanical Engineers
Some of the popular companies hiring Mechanical Engineers:
- L&T
- Tata
- Ford
- Mahindra
- Many more car companies
| 1) What is the procedures for applying for an F-1 Student Visa? A) In order to apply for an F-1 student visa, you must first have a SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)-generated I-20 form issued by a U.S. college or university you have decided to attend. The U.S. academic institution will provide you with the I-20 form only when you have been academically admitted to the institution and have been able to provide evidence of your ability to financially support yourself while a student.Once you have all the required documentation, you may apply for the visa, even if you do not intend to begin your program of study for several months. You will need to make an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in India that is closest to your home; you can do this up to 120 days before the start date listed on your I-20 form. It is best to apply early for the visa to make sure that there is sufficient time for processing. Among the things you'll need to do before the interview is 1) Pay the SEVIS Fee, which can be done online or by mail and is currently USD $100; 2) Pay the visa processing fee (the procedure will differ from one U.S. Embassy/Consulate to another, so visit the website of the U.S. Embassy in your country. You should also make sure you have all the documentation you will need when you go for the interview, including the I-20 form, official financial support documents, proof of payment of the SEVIS and visa fees, and completed visa application form(s). Ensure that you complete the visa application correctly by following the website procedures carefully. | |
| 2) What are the financial requirements for obtaining an F-1 Student visa? A) You must demonstrate that you have adequate financial support for at least one academic year, including the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses. Your college or university will tell you the amount that is required. When you go for visa interview, in addition to the I-20 and other forms, you will need to show evidence of support which may include an official letter from the school with a scholarship offer, an official approved loan statement, or official bank statements showing the funds available. Also acceptable is an original letter from a sponsor (such as a parent or employer) that shows the amount of the support. Anticipated earnings from employment during school may not be used as evidence. | |
| 3) Can I work while on an F-1 Student visa? A) Yes, you may work on-campus on F-1 visa, provided it is part-time and less than 20 hours a week during the academic year. (During the summer and vacation periods, you are able to work up to 40 hours a week, or full-time.) However, you may not work off-campus legally without approval from your international student advisor or during the first academic year. | |
| 4) What is CPT? A)Curricular Practical Training or CPT is an optional employment opportunity available to F-1 students where the training is considered to be an integral part of the curriculum or academic program. According to the immigration regulations, this employment may be an internship, cooperative education job, a practicum, or any other work experience that is either required for your degree or for which academic credit is awarded. In order to begin working on the CPT program, you must get permission from the international student advisor on your campus and often from your academic advisor as well. During the academic year, you are restricted to 20 hours a week or fewer, and during the summer and vacation periods, you can work up to 40 hours a week. | |
| 5) Iam going to the US on an F-1 visa to study. I have been granted a scholarship by the university. I have learned that the scholarship will not cover all of my expenses. Can I work in the U.S. to supplement the scholarship? A)Yes, you can work but only on campus during the first year of study, and only for 20 hours a week or fewer. After your first year of study, you can apply for authorization to work off campus through the Curricular Practical Training or CPT program. (See above.) | |
| 6) I am a student in the U.S. and I lost my passport with my student visa stamp. What should I do? A)Unfortunately you will have to apply for a new passport and visa. Passports, visas, and arrival-departure records (Form I-94; the white card that is stapled to your passport) are official travel documents that all non-U.S. citizens must have in their possession to show their country of citizenship and legal status in the U.S. We encourage students to make a copy of their passport biographic page, their U.S. visa and their Form I-94 as soon as possible after their arrival in the U.S. and put it in a safe place. Often the International Office at your college or university will also keep a copy on file for you. There are a number of steps you need to take, as follows: --Get a Police Report Go to a local police station and report your document(s) lost. If available, you will need to provide copies of the original documents. You will be issued a police report detailing the incident. Don't forget to make an extra copy of the report for your own records. --Request Replacement of your Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94) You will need to apply for a replacement I-94 before you depart the U.S. You can find the application at this website: Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document. --Report your lost Passport to Your Embassy and apply for a new passport Contact the local Indian Consulate for information on the procedure to replace a lost passport; you can do this from the U.S. and often by mail. --Report your lost Visa to the U.S. Embassy Abroad Fax the Consular Section at the Embassy in India that issued your visa, to report it lost. Go to the Embassy Consular Section Website to locate the Fax number and contact information. Specifically state whether the visa was lost or stolen. Be sure to include your full name, date of birth, place of birth, address in the U.S., and an email address. If you have a copy of the passport or visa, fax this to the Embassy or consular section. Otherwise, if known, report the category of visa, and the passport number. If you have already reported your visa lost to the U.S. Embassy abroad, and then you later find your misplaced visa, please note that the visas will be invalid for future travel to the U.S, and you must apply in person for a new visa when you next return to India. --Apply for a Replacement United States Visa Lost U.S. visas cannot be replaced in the United States. When you return to India next, you must apply in person at the U.S. Embassy. When applying for the replacement of a visa, you will need to provide a written account documenting the loss of your passport and visa. Include a copy of the police report. | |
| 7) I have completed my BE (Computer Science) from Jntu and I have been issued an F-1 visa to pursue Master of Sciences at the University of Texas for the Fall term. Due to an unavoidable reason, I could not confirm my admission for this term. Now I plan to attend UTD for Spring with the same visa that was issued three months back. Will the INS at the port of entry allow me to enter the U.S.? I contacted the U.S. Embassy at Chennai and the officers advised me get an updated I-20 form from the university before leaving India. Please tell me the measures I need to take to avoid denial of entry or any other problems. A)To be sure that you have no troubles, you will need to contact your university and ask them to issue and send you a new I-20 form, with your new spring term start date. | |
| 8) I am working in the U.S. on an L-1 visa. I have secured admission to an MBA program and need to convert to an F-1 student visa. What is the process? Can I get an F-1 visa while in the U.S.? I have adequate proof of funding. A) If you would like to be a student, you have two options: 1) you can apply while still in the U.S. for a change of status to an F-1 student visa, or 2) you can depart the U.S., and apply for the F-1 student visa back in India. If you intend to stay in the U.S., you will need to file the Application to Change Nonimmigrant Status, using the Form I-539. The cost is USD$ 300.00 and processing can take between one-four months, so be sure to plan ahead as you will not be able to begin going to school until your application has been approved. Once you have been approved, if you plan to leave the U.S. at any time, you will need to return to India and get your passport stamped with the new F-1 visa, before you return to the U.S. to continue your studies. | |
| 9) I have been to US already on H4 visa when i was married to an H-1 visa holder. Now that i am seperated from my spouse, I would like to study in U.S. myself and have been accepted at College. At present, I am in India. Can I apply for an F-1 visa now? A) Yes, There is no connection between your old H-4 visa and your new F-1 visa, but do note that if you have changed your name after the marital separation, you will need to apply for a new passport before you apply for the new F-1 visa. | |
| 10) What should I do if I fall out of status on my F-1 Student Visa? A) It is your responsibility to comply with all immigration regulations that apply to non-immigrant students while you are in the U.S. If you violate the terms of your visa status, you must be "reinstated" to F-1 student status and this process can be risky for many reasons as you may not be able to continue your studies in the U.S. In addition, it is very expensive to apply for reinstatement, or to return to your country to get a new visa. If you fall out of status on your F-1 visa, you have two options: 1) Regaining status through departure from the U.S. and applying for a new visa in your home country, then re-entering using a new Form I-20 (with a new SEVIS ID number) from your university. 2) Applying for reinstatement while you are still in the U.S. Do note that there are risks to both options. It is recommended to only apply for reinstatement if you can prove the following: 1)You have not been out of status for more than five months. 2)The status violation was beyond your control. 3)You do not have a record of repeated violations. 4)You are pursuing a full-time course of study. 5)You have not worked illegally. 6)You are not deportable on any grounds other than those for which reinstatement is being requested. | |
There are many important things to make note of while a student is going abroad for higher education. Factors such as the college which is chosen, the weather conditions, the lifestyle and culture of the local surroundings, the fee structure, the course content, employment opportunities, student strength from native country etc play a key role. However, one of the most important aspects beyond all this is accommodation. A lot of groundwork is required in order to decide on this one.So, here are few important pointers given by experts to students on this. It is advisable to take some guidance from the university sources and speak to the students who are already in the university. There are also specific organizations which can provide you with good accommodation. Checking out student notice boards and local newspapers is another option which gives you information on accommodation availability. Timing is also important so it is better you start planning for accommodation as early as you can to get the best place of stay.
It also depends on where you are studying so sometimes accommodation would be readily available and sometimes you have to plan it months in advance. In countries like UK, it is better to go for campus accommodation or halls of residence. It is within the campus, safe and secure and offers all sorts of facilities. You also get to interact with students of other countries more frequently. Of course, the residence halls are a bit cagey since few things like bathroom, social area have to be shared.
Another option is to go for a home-stay with a native family. To those who prefer something private without any university buzz, this is a better option. Usually the price also includes your meal and you have more opportunity to learn the local language along with understanding the local culture. But make sure you check the quality of furnishings, enough desk space for your computer, kitchen with cooking utensils, laundry facilities along with bedsheet and linen availability. Telephone and internet is also another facility you have to check. Make a note of all this folks!!
A student of Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), Hyderabad, bagged a whopping Rs 42.9 lakh per annum job
Information technology (IT) and computer science engineering (CSE)
streams in engineering colleges are back in focus after a gap of four
years. With IT companies hiring the maximum number of engineering graduates this year during campus placements, the demand for IT and CSE courses in top engineering colleges has shot up drastically.
Parents have begun searching for IT and CSE seats for their wards in top engineering colleges even before Eamcet is conducted.
Thanks to this trend, engineering colleges are demanding huge premiums ranging between `10
lakh to `20 lakh for seats in the management quota, while the government prescribed fee is `95,000 per annum.
The B.Tech seats in IT and CSE streams, which were most sought-after during 2001-2008, have found few takers since 2009. For the past four years, the colleges have been struggling to fill these seats due to reduced job opportunities, mainly since 2009, on account of recession and global slowdown in the IT sector. The poor response forced several colleges to apply to the AICTE seeking permission for closure of IT and CSE branches.
However, the situation has turned around for IT and CSE streams once again since the placement
season which began in September 2011 and ended in March this year. “About 90 per cent of the jobs have been offered by IT companies alone during the recently concluded placement season. The major recruiters were
Infosys, Cognizant and Wipro, while all other sectors contributed only 10 per cent of the jobs,” said Dr Rajeshwar Reddy, chairman of Anurag Group of Colleges.
The IT firms have also announced robust recruitment plans for the ensuing placement season.
“The positive job outlook in the IT sector has contributed to an increased demand for IT and CSE seats. However, this is not the case in all colleges,” pointed out P. Ravi Kumar, an education counsellor.
“Only those colleges, which figure in the top-50 list are getting enquiries since the recruiters give utmost priority to the standards being maintained by the colleges in imparting engineering education to
Colleges cash in on demand Engineering colleges are demanding huge premiums ranging between `10 lakh to `20 lakh for seats in the management quota, while the government prescribed fee is `95,000 per annum.
Reports are coming from the placement cells of various colleges and universities that there has been an increase in demand for students from humanities and social sciences. While the regular bunch of IT and financial companies are going for the technical graduates, it is heard that there has been an increase in the number of media organizations from both print and electronic divisions. Another interesting bit is that even students who hail from Hindi (Hons) background are also being taken.
Incidentally, there has been a big boost in the entertainment and media industry and the analysts are quoting that this industry has the potential to grow in the next two decades to a bigger size. So, the companies are already going in for freshers so that they can be groomed and made ready for the years to come. Of course, this doesn't come so easily. A certain level of talent and aptitude is mandatory to impress the interviewers. It is heard that subject knowledge and real-time scenarios are being discussed a lot during interviews.
The experts are suggesting that students must look to taking up post graduate programs in humanities and also work on joining some specialized courses. The demand for this stream will be there for a while so if the students are better qualified they can start off with a better package and growth will be quicker. Cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai are showing good growth of hiring and the employers are looking at visiting the two-tier cities if their quota is not complete. For now, the field of Humanities and Social Sciences seems to have picked up big time.
Poor results in Telangana cause concern
The poor performance of students in the Intermediate first year examination in Telangana districts is a cause for concern to educational institutions and parents in the region. The poor results may fuel a large-scale migration of students from the T-region to the Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in the new academic year starting in June. This could push educational institutions in the T-region into a financial crisis.
The poor results are being attributed to the closure of educational institutions for over 40 days during the Sakala Janula Samme. The demand for exempting students from bandhs is gaining a momentum.
The managements of educational institutions in the region are planning to meet leaders of the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) and the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) soon to urge them to exempt educational institutions from Telangana agitations in future in the interest of stu
dents appearing for board exams such as SSC, Intermediate, or competitive exams like Eamcet, IITJEE, AIEEE, etc.
Any decision on this sensitive demand must be taken quickly, as TJAC chairman Professor Kodandaram has recently issued a statement that a new action plan will shortly be announced to launch the next phase of the agitation to bring pressure on the Centre to form a separate state of Telangana.
Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts have by far the largest number of junior, degree and professional
colleges in the state. Any further disruption in academic activities as the crucial admissions season begins will prompt parents and students to rethink plans to admit their wards here and opt for other regions in the state instead, or migrate to neighbouring Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Mr P. Krishna Kumar, of the Telangana Educational Institutions Association, says it is not merely college managements in the region, but students who will lose because of frequent disruptions in academic activities.
Mr Kumar conceded that the poor results in the recent intermediate exams were mostly due to the disruptions in the colleges.
“Ultimately, it will be the students from the T-region who lag behind others. We plan to urge all T-leaders to take this issue into consideration before devising any action plan for the next phase of the T-struggle.
“Our request to T-leaders will be to exempt students, at least those appearing for board and competitive exams till 10+2 level,” Mr Kumar said.
The poor results may fuel large-scale migration of students from the Tregion to Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in the new academic year.
This could push educational institutions in the T-region into a financial crisis.
The poor performance of students in the Intermediate first year examination in Telangana districts is a cause for concern to educational institutions and parents in the region. The poor results may fuel a large-scale migration of students from the T-region to the Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in the new academic year starting in June. This could push educational institutions in the T-region into a financial crisis.
The poor results are being attributed to the closure of educational institutions for over 40 days during the Sakala Janula Samme. The demand for exempting students from bandhs is gaining a momentum.
The managements of educational institutions in the region are planning to meet leaders of the Telangana Joint Action Committee (TJAC) and the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) soon to urge them to exempt educational institutions from Telangana agitations in future in the interest of stu
dents appearing for board exams such as SSC, Intermediate, or competitive exams like Eamcet, IITJEE, AIEEE, etc.
Any decision on this sensitive demand must be taken quickly, as TJAC chairman Professor Kodandaram has recently issued a statement that a new action plan will shortly be announced to launch the next phase of the agitation to bring pressure on the Centre to form a separate state of Telangana.
Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts have by far the largest number of junior, degree and professional
colleges in the state. Any further disruption in academic activities as the crucial admissions season begins will prompt parents and students to rethink plans to admit their wards here and opt for other regions in the state instead, or migrate to neighbouring Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.
Mr P. Krishna Kumar, of the Telangana Educational Institutions Association, says it is not merely college managements in the region, but students who will lose because of frequent disruptions in academic activities.
Mr Kumar conceded that the poor results in the recent intermediate exams were mostly due to the disruptions in the colleges.
“Ultimately, it will be the students from the T-region who lag behind others. We plan to urge all T-leaders to take this issue into consideration before devising any action plan for the next phase of the T-struggle.
“Our request to T-leaders will be to exempt students, at least those appearing for board and competitive exams till 10+2 level,” Mr Kumar said.
The poor results may fuel large-scale migration of students from the Tregion to Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in the new academic year.
This could push educational institutions in the T-region into a financial crisis.
The first half of any year tends to bring
some tension to the students. The reason for that is the exam period.
Almost all the schools and colleges have their exams coming up and it is
also the time for entrance examinations. So, many of them come up with
various ways and means to overcome the pressure and the preparations
also happen in full swing. One common trend noticed among the students
is the combine study programs.Usually, friends come together and start studying. That's a common scenario in hostels and such things happen among regular students too. But how effective is this method? Does it really help? Well, few academic experts believe it really helps. They say that studying together helps for exchange of ideas and better understanding of certain concepts. It also enriches the problem solving skills of the students. Discussion of complicated subjects and topics helps ease the burden.
Most importantly, if a brilliant student is with average students then the process of learning is more effective. On the flip side, if the combine study schedules are not planned properly then it leads to time loss for all the students. Also, discipline must be maintained in terms of taking breaks, power naps etc. The chances of not following it rightly tends to be high if your group is not focused. Care must be taken to have the right study material else it could lead to studying wrong things.
The experts suggest that combine study should be limited to maximum three students. More number of students will end up in having fun and no seriousness in preparation. On the other hand, having larger groups for competitive examinations will help. Taking an average, having combine studies tends to have more benefits if they are well planned and followed.
This is the phase when exams are happening
at all levels for students. And each student has a different level of
anxiety and stress going on. While this is an expected challenge, it is
all about how one handles this situation. And if one can handle this
phase in the right manner then this not only enables the student to face
the academic examinations but also face the future challenges life has
to offer. So now, few experts have come up with some suggestions that
can help the student take the exam fever in the right spirit.
For starters, planning a proper schedule and time table for all subjects is mandatory. By catering active hours to tough subjects and the remaining time to easy subjects, one can ease the pressure. Secondly, any sort of doubts related to subjects must be discussed with teachers and most importantly seniors and one has to pursue till the doubt is cleared. Any exam related anxiety, it is advisable to speak to family members. Taking word from a counselor also helps. And one should never try to bottle up any fears or phobias regarding a topic or other issues.
The other important aspect is to follow good sleep and food routine. Having more of vitamin related food can help the brain keep active. It is better to avoid junk food and oily stuff. The brain is fresh during the early hours of the day so it is advisable to sleep early and avoid night-outs. All the planning must be chalked up on a paper and one should go back to that to follow it by the rule. Taking the advice of a nutritionist or a health expert would give better insight.
Parents and elders of the family are advised to create a congenial atmosphere for study so that the students feel relaxed while preparing. While studies are important, it is also advisable to listen to some music or play an outdoor sport for an hour or so in the morning so that the body and mind feel active. As such, studying from the beginning of the academic year always helps since piling up all the essence during the final stages would not be that effective. But with proper planning, reference to old question papers and focusing on the right concepts, the exam fever can be overcome easily and good scores can be achieved. All the best folks!!
For starters, planning a proper schedule and time table for all subjects is mandatory. By catering active hours to tough subjects and the remaining time to easy subjects, one can ease the pressure. Secondly, any sort of doubts related to subjects must be discussed with teachers and most importantly seniors and one has to pursue till the doubt is cleared. Any exam related anxiety, it is advisable to speak to family members. Taking word from a counselor also helps. And one should never try to bottle up any fears or phobias regarding a topic or other issues.
The other important aspect is to follow good sleep and food routine. Having more of vitamin related food can help the brain keep active. It is better to avoid junk food and oily stuff. The brain is fresh during the early hours of the day so it is advisable to sleep early and avoid night-outs. All the planning must be chalked up on a paper and one should go back to that to follow it by the rule. Taking the advice of a nutritionist or a health expert would give better insight.
Parents and elders of the family are advised to create a congenial atmosphere for study so that the students feel relaxed while preparing. While studies are important, it is also advisable to listen to some music or play an outdoor sport for an hour or so in the morning so that the body and mind feel active. As such, studying from the beginning of the academic year always helps since piling up all the essence during the final stages would not be that effective. But with proper planning, reference to old question papers and focusing on the right concepts, the exam fever can be overcome easily and good scores can be achieved. All the best folks!!
India is one country where education is
given the top priority and ironically an individual gets a respect in
society basing on his/her qualification than character. Anyways, this
education has become the platform for few crooked individuals to convert
it as a business opportunity and they are making lakhs of rupees.
However, this also comes with a fraud element which is resulting in many
students losing precious time, money and faith in the system.
Apparently, there has been a significant rise in the number of fake universities and bogus institutes. There are instances wherein university offices are set up in two bedroom apartment and the fact remains that there is no university except that flat. There are many scamsters who are coming up with advertisements in newspapers and internet promising easy degree, one sitting clearance and affiliation with many reputed international educational institutions.
But before any student thinks of approaching such institutes, you should remember to check the credentials. It is very important that the institutions have recognition from AICTE or UGC or any official government body. While approaching for admission, students can demand for the registration number of such institutes and verify them with the concerned authorities. Proper check regarding the availability of campus and the affiliation with universities also needs to be verified.
Though the government has assured of coming up with some serious measures to put a check on such institutions, it is the responsibility of students and their elders at home to have a check list before enrolling for admissions. Most of the times, problems arise while applying for distance education courses so it is advisable to go for tried and tested names instead of falling into the trap of gaining easy degrees. The official websites of the government will give further clarity on this.
Apparently, there has been a significant rise in the number of fake universities and bogus institutes. There are instances wherein university offices are set up in two bedroom apartment and the fact remains that there is no university except that flat. There are many scamsters who are coming up with advertisements in newspapers and internet promising easy degree, one sitting clearance and affiliation with many reputed international educational institutions.
But before any student thinks of approaching such institutes, you should remember to check the credentials. It is very important that the institutions have recognition from AICTE or UGC or any official government body. While approaching for admission, students can demand for the registration number of such institutes and verify them with the concerned authorities. Proper check regarding the availability of campus and the affiliation with universities also needs to be verified.
Though the government has assured of coming up with some serious measures to put a check on such institutions, it is the responsibility of students and their elders at home to have a check list before enrolling for admissions. Most of the times, problems arise while applying for distance education courses so it is advisable to go for tried and tested names instead of falling into the trap of gaining easy degrees. The official websites of the government will give further clarity on this.
The education scenario in India has been
going through a range of transition over the years. Earlier, the system
was known for its strong fundamentals and concepts but now it is being
treated as a source for better job and higher salaries. More than the
academic interest, the potential of the education is being evaluated and
as a result some of the significant courses are getting neglected. Now,
one area where the country is lagging very behind is the field of
research.
Reports from various academic circles reveal that there has been a sharp decline in the number of students opting for research programs. The Ph.D scholars have been reducing significantly since the general notion is that it takes years to do the thesis and by the time they are out, getting a proper placement is an issue. On the other hand, there is not enough infrastructure in educational institutions to carry on with the research in the right manner which is a setback.
Those who are pursuing Ph.D reveal that lack of experienced project guides is another challenge which is making it difficult for them to get guidance. There are those who feel that the stipend being offered while doing research is not sufficient to meet the expenses. Of course, there is always a value to Ph.D and if the thesis is done in the right manner with originality then there are some real good job opportunities. But generalizing the scenario, doing Ph.D has become a Herculean task.
However, many are pointing out that a lot has to be done to improve and encourage students to take up research. Because, without research the country cannot grow in terms of innovations and advancements. It is also the responsibility of the educational institutions to spread awareness on the brighter aspects of holding a Ph.D degree and the authorities need to come up with a proper sector of opportunities which will give confidence to the students to spend their years in research and attaining a Ph.D. The bottomline is, there is still a huge potential for those who do Ph.D but it is about choosing the right path and preparation for the same.
Reports from various academic circles reveal that there has been a sharp decline in the number of students opting for research programs. The Ph.D scholars have been reducing significantly since the general notion is that it takes years to do the thesis and by the time they are out, getting a proper placement is an issue. On the other hand, there is not enough infrastructure in educational institutions to carry on with the research in the right manner which is a setback.
Those who are pursuing Ph.D reveal that lack of experienced project guides is another challenge which is making it difficult for them to get guidance. There are those who feel that the stipend being offered while doing research is not sufficient to meet the expenses. Of course, there is always a value to Ph.D and if the thesis is done in the right manner with originality then there are some real good job opportunities. But generalizing the scenario, doing Ph.D has become a Herculean task.
However, many are pointing out that a lot has to be done to improve and encourage students to take up research. Because, without research the country cannot grow in terms of innovations and advancements. It is also the responsibility of the educational institutions to spread awareness on the brighter aspects of holding a Ph.D degree and the authorities need to come up with a proper sector of opportunities which will give confidence to the students to spend their years in research and attaining a Ph.D. The bottomline is, there is still a huge potential for those who do Ph.D but it is about choosing the right path and preparation for the same.
The economy of many countries including our
own has become more of an integration and today we are in the global
economy. And with the dynamic changes in the demand-supply market and
the financial meltdown, there has been an increasing need in the case of
managers and efficient management professionals. So, the demand for
management courses and management institutes has been on the rise.
However, there is a significant difference in the MBA of India and other
countries.
Apparently, the top league institutions of India are the IIMs, SP Jain Institute of Management, MDI Gurgaon. And their content of management education has been on a different level. Moreover, the accreditation process for management institutions in India runs on different parameters such as the skills of the students, the impact the education is having on them, what they are planning to do with it etc. Factors such as infrastructure of the institution, the kind of books and literature they offer has not been that significant.
Incidentally, there is a good demand for generalist MBA in India but when it comes to other countries, they focus more on specialized Management programs. Also, it is being noticed that there has been a very low percentage of women students in management institutions of India. However, the new initiatives and facilities for women has begun to increase their presence. Above all, apart from the management degree, a special focus is also on the soft skills of the students.
In order to be competitive in the job market of India, it is essential for students to have soft skills and make them complete professionals. On the contrary, the management education in the foreign universities focuses more on study of real time environment and market ready situations. But the very essence of management skills differ from India given the huge disparity in the range of competition, the technical knowledge, the market conditions etc. Make a note of this folks!!
Apparently, the top league institutions of India are the IIMs, SP Jain Institute of Management, MDI Gurgaon. And their content of management education has been on a different level. Moreover, the accreditation process for management institutions in India runs on different parameters such as the skills of the students, the impact the education is having on them, what they are planning to do with it etc. Factors such as infrastructure of the institution, the kind of books and literature they offer has not been that significant.
Incidentally, there is a good demand for generalist MBA in India but when it comes to other countries, they focus more on specialized Management programs. Also, it is being noticed that there has been a very low percentage of women students in management institutions of India. However, the new initiatives and facilities for women has begun to increase their presence. Above all, apart from the management degree, a special focus is also on the soft skills of the students.
In order to be competitive in the job market of India, it is essential for students to have soft skills and make them complete professionals. On the contrary, the management education in the foreign universities focuses more on study of real time environment and market ready situations. But the very essence of management skills differ from India given the huge disparity in the range of competition, the technical knowledge, the market conditions etc. Make a note of this folks!!
Come monsoon, and there is a high possibility that parts of the decades-old State Central Library at Afzal Gunj may cave in.With its huge halls and high ceilings, the Osmanian-style edifice is now left to the vagaries of nature, as its restoration project seems to have hit a roadblock. The structure, constructed in 1936 after the library was moved from the old General Post Office building at Abids, is now a just shadow of its glorious past.
The signs of incomplete work are visible all over, with the walls chipped off and the roof left exposed for want of re-plastering.
And with the restoration work stopped midway, a hard spell of rain might lead to water seepage, weakening the imposing structure, Ms Anuradha Reddy, of Intach, warns.
“The interest of the building is paramount,“ she stressed. “I have seen the progress of work, and it is anyone's guess when the roof will be re-plastered.“ With the monsoon less than two months away, she said, there was a danger of collapse -a concern shared by several other experts as well.
Mr Kedarnath, a regular visitor to the library, said: “It is a pity such a magnificent structure is in such a condition.“
The AP Educational and Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation had awarded to Babu Associates the contract for the project after tenders were called in April 2011. The restoration work, estimated to cost `2.33 crore, was scheduled for completion within 12 months.
“Works were taken up last year and should have been completed by now,” C.H. Pulliah, director, public libraries, said.
However, Mr Babu, the contractor, said the authorities did not hand over the library site in time, which primarily had led to the delay.
Besides, he claimed,
“We needed to make certain deviations from the original plan in tune with the revised rates.” APEWIDC executive engineer K.
Murthy admitted that there was a delay in the work. “I will visit the site on the last week of April, and if there is no satisfactory progress, appropriate penalty will be imposed on the contractor,” he said.
City historian Mohammed Safiullah, an expert in Deccan heritage, said the government should be “sensitive” about heritage structures in the city. “Left in a lurch, the State Central Library, with its priceless manuscripts and countless books, is a shining example of the apathy towards heritage structures,” he pointed out.
Most conservation projects run off steam primarily due to lack of skilled labour as also financial crunch, Ms Anuradha Reddy of Intach said.
Moreover, technology has led to a telling change in the restoration process. “(Now) you find machines being preferred (for restoration work instead of traditional craftsmanship),” S.N. Murthy, chief conservation architect, Kshetra Consultants, said.
Contractors and builders have said they are equally hard pressed. “Most heritage structures were built with lime mortar. It is a big challenge to find specialists in lime work,” said one contractor.
Mr Murthy also called for a revival of traditional masonry and carpentry in restoration projects.
After the doctors declared I was a boy, I am moving about freely.
As soon as my name is changed in the certificate, I'll appear for Eamcet
-- Veeranki Syam
A 17-year-old girl turned out to be a boy at Manchikalapudi village of Duggirala mandal in Guntur district. The
girl’s parents got worried when their daughter did not mature even at
the age of 17. So they approached a super-specialty hospital, where the
doctors informed them that she was not a girl, but a boy whose testicles
were inside his body. After an operation, the hidden organs were
brought out and Ms Syamala became Mr Syam.
She is the second daughter of agricultural workers Veeranki Ganapathi Rao and Krishna Veni, who had two daughters.
Once clad in salwars, she has now started wearing jeans. Her parents are only too pleased to have been unexpectedly ‘blessed’ with a grown-up son, who, when he was a girl, scored 546 marks in SSC and 932 marks in the Intermediate exam.
Now ‘he’ wants his name changed in the certificates and his current goal is to appear for Eamcet to get a seat in an engineering college. To change a name in the certificates, the medical and health departments have to certify that he’s a male, following which he will have to apply to the SSC and Intermediate boards for a change of name. Then, he will appear for Eamcet to get a seat as a male. The district medical and health officer Dr T. Gopi Naik said, “An andrologist will conduct tests to determine his or her sex.” He
says the situation is an unusual one. “One in one lakh will be in such a situation. This was the first case which came to my notice in the district.” He added, “Nobody else has applied for a sex determination examination. Andrologists are present in NIMS, Osmania hospital in Hyderabad.” The girl’s father Veeranki Ganapathi Rao said he was happy his daughter had become a son. “Now I am making the rounds to the DMHO’s house and to the collector to certify that my daughter is a male. Though I had a doubt several times about her behaviour, her mother failed to notice anything. After conducting tests, the doctors declared she was a boy.” The girl-turned-boy Veeranki Syam said, “After the doctors declared I was a boy, I am moving about freely. Now I want to become an engineer. As soon as my name is changed in the certificates, I will appear for the Eamcet examination.”
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A 17-year-old girl turned out to be a boy at Manchikalapudi village of Duggirala mandal in Guntur district. The
girl’s parents got worried when their daughter did not mature even at
the age of 17. So they approached a super-specialty hospital, where the
doctors informed them that she was not a girl, but a boy whose testicles
were inside his body. After an operation, the hidden organs were
brought out and Ms Syamala became Mr Syam. She is the second daughter of agricultural workers Veeranki Ganapathi Rao and Krishna Veni, who had two daughters.
Once clad in salwars, she has now started wearing jeans. Her parents are only too pleased to have been unexpectedly ‘blessed’ with a grown-up son, who, when he was a girl, scored 546 marks in SSC and 932 marks in the Intermediate exam.
Now ‘he’ wants his name changed in the certificates and his current goal is to appear for Eamcet to get a seat in an engineering college. To change a name in the certificates, the medical and health departments have to certify that he’s a male, following which he will have to apply to the SSC and Intermediate boards for a change of name. Then, he will appear for Eamcet to get a seat as a male. The district medical and health officer Dr T. Gopi Naik said, “An andrologist will conduct tests to determine his or her sex.” He
says the situation is an unusual one. “One in one lakh will be in such a situation. This was the first case which came to my notice in the district.” He added, “Nobody else has applied for a sex determination examination. Andrologists are present in NIMS, Osmania hospital in Hyderabad.” The girl’s father Veeranki Ganapathi Rao said he was happy his daughter had become a son. “Now I am making the rounds to the DMHO’s house and to the collector to certify that my daughter is a male. Though I had a doubt several times about her behaviour, her mother failed to notice anything. After conducting tests, the doctors declared she was a boy.” The girl-turned-boy Veeranki Syam said, “After the doctors declared I was a boy, I am moving about freely. Now I want to become an engineer. As soon as my name is changed in the certificates, I will appear for the Eamcet examination.”
Several vehicles were damaged on Osmania University campus as groups of students attacked the cops, and one student allegedly received stab wounds as protests over the beef festival on the campus grew violent late on Sunday.
A student owing allegiance to ABVP, the students’ front of the BJP, was allegedly stabbed by a group of students at the varsity’s ‘C’ Hostel late on Sunday night. Inspector P.Ashok of Osmania University police station said, Rama Rao, a second-year MA student, approached the police at around 1.45 am with several others and reported that he was attacked at the hostel.
According to the complaint, Mr Rama Rao was attacked by about seven fellow students belonging to different political groups, when he went to the toilet at around 1.30 am.
While the police sent Mr Rama Rao to Gandhi Hospital, he was later shifted to Whitus Hospital, Habsiguda, on request of the students.
A police platoon was, meanwhile, deployed at the
hostel after students demanded security following the skirmish.
Mr Ashok Kumar said six cases have been booked at the OU police station in connection with the violence on Sunday night.
While three cases were booked against the mob, three other cases were booked against individual groups and students.
An attempt to murder case under Section 307 read with 34 of IPC was booked
against seven students — Rajesh, Stalin, Aajad, Sudarshan, Vija and M.
Bhaskar. Two cases were booked against ABVP activists.
Meanwhile, OU V-C S.
Satyanarayana banned the entry of OB vans of media into the campus after students set one on fire on Sunday. He said they can be parked beyond the ‘Y’ junction, the entry towards Tarnaka side, and beyond the NCC gate of the varsity.
Student unions mobilize support from other varsities
The overall success of the beef festival, held at Osmania University campus on Sunday, despite the violent incidents marring it, has led Dalit student unions to aim to make it an annual event like it is at Central universities. Students of the University of Hyderabad, for instance, have been conducting beef festivals over the past few years. Dalit students also want to mobilise support from student bodies and professors to organise such festivals in universities across the state.About 2,000 students from Osmania University, English and Foreign Languages University and UoH participated in the event. Things went well except at the end, when some students tried to disrupt the festival by pelting stones and attacking students.
Attempts to hold a similar festival last year at the Eflu were foiled by ABVP activists who stormed into the kitchen and threw away the cooked food. Mohan Dharavath, a Dalit student leader at Eflu, who was pleased by the large turnout on Sunday, said, “We will not be cowed down by such attacks.” The plan is to hold such events in a phased manner in other varsities too.
“In Osmania, Eflu and UoH, a large number of students eat beef,” said Dharavath. “It is our right, as protected under the Indian Constitution, to practice our food habits.
We see no wrong in conducting beef festivals to express our cultural identity and traditions,” he added.
To deny them the item in hostel messes was a form of apartheid in their own land, students felt.
Meanwhile, OU beef festival became a big trend on twitter.
Fans of Pawan Kalyan and Jr NTR clashed in the hostel during the Gabbar Singh's audio release.They were stopped by the warden
One Town police registered a case against 25 students of NRI college, Gollapudi, for allegedly detaining the hostel warden in his room and threatening to kill him.
According to One Town police, the students had been nursing a grudge against the hostel warden, Kodali Gangadhar, because he had prevented them from misbehaving during the audio release functions held on the college premises. The students, fans of Pawan Kalyan and Junior NTR, clashed in the hostel on Saturday night during
the audio release of Pawan Kalyan's film Gabbar Singh. Fans of Pawan Kalyan were celebrating the occasion when events took an ugly turn. Hostel warden Gangadhar tried to stop them, which enraged the students, and they decided to take the law into their hands. The two warring groups -one group being fans of Junior NTR and other being fans of Pawan Kalyan -buried the hatchet and joined hands to take revenge on Gangadhar who had complained to the college management about the students on an earlier occasion. On Saturday, night the students attacked Gangadhar’s room. Shocked by the attack, the warden called the police control room and sought immediate help. Meanwhile, the angry mob of students burned some papers and threw it into the warden’s room.
The police reached the college before any untoward incident could happen and rescued the warden and took 25 students into custody. The students were produced before the magistrate on Sunday. They were released after they obtained bail.
The students are all believed to be minors.
At a time when the state is trying to figure out how to implement SC’s order directing 25 per cent reservation to poor students under the Right to Education Act, a private school in Hasanparty has shown to what extent managements can go to collect dues.
The management of Rao’s Techno Residential School in Hasanparty detained Bandela Aravind, 11, a Class IV student, when his mother arrived to take him home for summer vacations on Friday.
Sources said the school management demanded payment of `3,000 as a condition for Aravind’s “release”. Ms Bandela Haima promised to clear the dues after selling agriculture produce, but the management did not budge. Ms Haima went to the police station to lodge a complaint against P.Prabhakar Rao, school chairman.
However, the cops didn’t register a case.
Thursday was a memorable day for 21-year-old B.Com student P. Raju.
The commuting ordeals of the physically challenged young man finally came to an end with Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy presenting him with a trimotorcycle at the CM’s camp office.
Raju had earlier attended the Praja Darbar that the Chief Minister regularly holds at the camp office and had told Mr Reddy about his difficulties in attending college. The CM had directed the officials concerned to arrange for a motorcycle for Raju, a native of Kandukur village in Ranga Reddy district. The vehicle was handed over to Raju with a driving licence on Thursday.
